Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures Vol. 3
#3 of 6 in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
Four more tales based in the world of the hit TV show! The Turtles' adventures include trying to fix Metal Head the robot, a Valentine's Day with Spider Bytez, dealing with a malfunctioning Footbot, and a madcap race to stop a secret package from hitting the mail. Collects issues #9-12.
Discussion points
What do you think makes each of the Ninja Turtles unique? How do their personalities help them work as a team?
How do the characters in the story show courage and teamwork? Can you think of a time when you worked with others to solve a problem?
What challenges do the Turtles face in this volume? How do they overcome them?
If you could have any of the skills that the Ninja Turtles have, which one would you choose and why?
How do the Turtles show respect and care for each other, even when they disagree? Why is this important in a friendship?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to elaborate on their answers, asking follow-up questions to dive deeper into their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Connect the themes of the book to your child’s real-life experiences, making parallels to situations they may face that require teamwork and bravery.
Highlight the moral lessons in the book, discussing the importance of teamwork, courage, and friendship in their daily interactions.
Use expressive reading to make the story more engaging, and encourage your child to imagine themselves as one of the characters, discussing how they might feel or react in the same situations.
Encourage your child to ask their own questions about the story or characters, promoting curiosity and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles consistently demonstrate the importance of working together to overcome obstacles and defeat villains.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers during group activities in school or when playing sports.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Discipline
Explanation: Each Turtle takes responsibility for their unique role in the team, showing the value of discipline and duty in achieving common goals.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the importance of staying committed to their chores, homework, and other responsibilities.
Example Lesson: Respect for Diversity
Explanation: The Turtles, though brothers, are distinctly different from each other, which celebrates individuality while fostering mutual respect.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate the differences in others around them, promoting inclusivity and harmony in diverse groups.